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I’m so excited to share our very first before/after reveal with you today! This post is sponsored by Kichler, who makes beautiful and affordable lighting that is also energy efficient. In December, we closed on this home and the first thing we wanted to take care of was updating the flooring. The upstairs came with original hardwoods that we decided to match in the basement as well as the stairway, creating a pretty dramatic before and after (cue the dramatic music!). Isn’t that SO MUCH BETTER?? Here’s a view looking down (sorry, the angle isn’t exactly the same but you...

Over the (almost) 10 years I’ve been writing for Effortless Gent, I’ve gotten to try many different brands. Suits and sport coats in particular have always been really fun to evaluate. I’m not an expert, per se, but over the years I’ve learned what makes a suit just OK, vs. what makes it great… as well as the features and details you must have, and the ones you’re OK living without. The problem is, I’ve never had a good suggestion for guys who are suit shopping on a budget. Until now, of course. Let me introduce you to Spier &...